Paid Obituaries

Babcock Babcock, Bernice Allard, 93, of North Miami, passed away with family present on Sunday, April 20, 2008. Beloved wife of the late C. Guthrie Babcock; loving mother and best friend to her daughter, Barbara (Tracy) M-Linhart; devoted grandmother to Heather (Harold) Key, Jennifer (Erik) DiMarco, M-Kathleen Linhart, and Meaghan Linhart; cherished great-grandmother to Tyler and Emily Key and Jaymeson DiMarco. Bernice's life was filled with laughter, love for her M-family, and the enjoyment of learning. A M-celebratory gathering of her life will be held at Fred Hunter's Funeral Home, 6301 Taft St, Hollywood, (954) 989-1550, on Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 3-5PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations are made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be expressed at www.fredhunters.com. Fred Hunter Funeral Home 6301 Taft Street Hollywood, Florida 33024 954-989-1550

Benzing Benzing, Dorothy, 81, of Tamarac passed away on April 2nd following a lengthy illness. Born in Danbury, CT, she retired to Florida in 1992 with her loving husband, Richard. She graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Danbury Hospital School of Nursing and was a Cadet Nurse during WWII. She had a 40 year career in various aspects of healthcare including initiating and teaching the License Practical Nurse Program. She is survived by husband, Richard; her sons, William, and his wife, Nancy of Bethel, CT., Robert and his wife, Kathi of Brookfield, CT, Richard and his wife, Kim of New Fairfield, CT; Daughter, Beth Anne and her husband, Thomas of M-Pompano Beach, FL; and eleven M-grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by her loving family and numerous friends. M-Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 11:00 a.m., Forest Lawn M-Memorial Garden, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimers Association, Southeast Florida Chapter.

Davis Davis, Barbara R., 75, of Tamarac, FL, passed away on April 21, 2008. Star of David M-Cemetery and Funeral Home, North M-Lauderdale.*

DeWinkler DeWinkler, August, Jr., born in Miami, FL February 4, 1925 to August DeWinkler, Sr. and Mae Ann Bruner passed away April 20, 2008. He attended Miami Shores Elementary School, Edison Senior High School, and M-graduated from the University of Florida M-College of Engineering. He served in the US Army during WWII in Europe, was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, M-Secretary of American Society of Civil M-Engineers, President of N. Miami National Little League, Commodore of Pelican Harbor Yacht Club, Chairman of the Orange Bowl M-Regatta Committee, and Chairman of the Gold Coast Marathon. He received many M-other honors for his community service M-involvement. He retired from Florida Steel Corp. in 1990. He was predeceased by his daughter Veronica Martin and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dolores, and son M-Wendell. Memorial Services will be held Thursday April 24, 6:00pm at Epworth United Methodist Church, 7651 Johnson St, M-Hollywood. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Epworth's Church Outreach Program or the charity of your choice.

Erb Erb, Captain Arthur E., 86, died Saturday. Capt Erb and his wife, Jeanne are long time residents of Plantation. He worked his entire career in the maritime industry retiring in 1983 as Chairman of the Board of Eller & Company, Inc. He was a graduate of the M-United States Merchant Marine Academy, serving in World War II with distinction as a member of the PQ-17 convoy which suffered heavy casualties and losses enroute with war supplies for the Allies. Most recently he was dedicated to attaining veteranM-s status for Merchant Mariners who served in WWII. A Master Mariner he sailed for Grace Line and the Military Sea Transportation Services prior to coming ashore and working in the maritime industry. Capt. Erb was a member of the Florida Council of 100, Executive M-Director Kings Point Alumni Association, Past President of The National Association of Stevedores and The General Stevedoring Council. Capt. Erb is survived by wife Jeanne, son Stephen (Connie), daughter Priscilla Zenk (Lawrence), St. Louis, MO; son Peter, Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Scott (Beth) Erb, Meredith Spencer (Michael), Thomas and David Zenk, Tessa and Adam Erb. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, M-Stephen, Abigail, Anna and Patrick. Also M-surviving are his sisters, Lilyan Brewster of Montpelier Vt and Marilyn Tonne (Fred) of Huntington, NY. Visitation at T.M. Ralph 7001 N.W. 4th St Plantation on Friday April 25th between 5 and 8 PM with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. GregoryM-s Church on Saturday April 26th at 10 AM. Burial services will be held at the National VeteranM-s Cemetery in Lake Worth. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the USMMA Alumni Foundation, Inc. Babson Center, Kings Point NY 11024 in memory of Capt M-Arthur E. Erb.

Fravert Fravert, Charlyn Melody, 68 years of age, passed on April 19, 2008 at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, FL. She is survived by her husband Harry Fravert; her sons, Michael (Kim) of Boca Raton, FL and Jordan (Lori) of Garden City, NY. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Michelle, Michael, Kristina, Megan and Kaitlin and one great-grandchild. The family will accept guests for the M-visitation at the Kraeer Funeral Home, 1353 North Federal Highway in Boca Raton on Thursday, April 24th from 11 am to 1 pm, with entombment at the Boca Raton M-Mausoleum immediately following. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the M-Juvenile Diabetes Research M-Foundation M-International, 120 Wall Street New York, NY 10005-4001 or by the Internet at www.jdrf.org KRAEER FUNERAL HOME 1353 North Federal Highway Boca Raton, Florida 33432 (561) 395-1800

Free Free, Stephanie Sobota, beloved mother and grandmother, 68, of Latrobe, PA, lately of Pompano Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2008 in Boca Raton, FL. She was predeceased in death by her son Timothy John. She is survived by four children, M-Victoria Francisus, Joseph Free, Sondra M-Lehman and John Free; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, Timothy, due in June. A Memorial Service will be held at M-Gracepoint Church in Ft. Lauderdale, 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 24, 2008. Memorial M-donations may be directed to Lifespring Church For The Family Learning Center at P.O.Box 668, Greensburg, PA 15601. Babione Funeral Home Boca Raton, FL

Goldberg Goldberg, William, of Boynton Beach, M-formerly of West Hartford, CT died Monday, April 21, 2008. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Harry and Ada M-(Pausmentier) Goldberg. He was the owner of the Laurel Beef Company in Hartford, CT. He leaves his wife, Ida (Kaufman) Goldberg; son, Dr. Jeffrey Kay; daughter Sheryl Jordan; three grandchildren, Shawna, Kelsey and M-David; and a sister Barbara G. Mandell. He was predeceased by a daughter Rena M-Yergeau. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 M-Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT with Rabbi M-Ilana Garber officiating. Interment will follow in the Beth El Temple Cemetery, Avon, CT. For further information, directions, or to share memories of Mr. Goldberg with his family, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.

Klima Klima, Robert Charles, 65, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL died Sunday, April 20, 2008. A 60-year M-resident of the Ft. Lauderdale and graduate of Ft. Lauderdale High School. A retired M-Captain of Sunrise Fire Rescue with 33 years of dedicated service. An avid golfer and bowler. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, JoAnn Klima; sons, Alan Knopp of Jupiter, FL, Monroe Lackey of Davie, FL, Richard Klima of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, William Klima of Ft. M-Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren, Kyle, Brandon and Shane. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 25, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the T.M. Ralph Funeral Home M-Sawgrass-Weston. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, April 25, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, M-donations may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 21475, St. M-Petersburg, FL 33742. Funeral arrangements under the direction of T. M. Ralph Funeral Home Sawgrass-Weston, Sunrise, FL www.tmralph.com 954-587-6888

Michaelson Michaelson, Erwin T., M.D., 95, of Lauderhill, FL passed away on April 22, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Vera Feldman M-Michaelson for 65 years. A graduate of M-Columbia University and Columbia M-University College of Physicians and M-Surgeons. Chief of Obstetrics and M-Gynecology at Doctors Hospital in Freeport, NY where he delivered thousands of babies over a career spanning more than 30 years. Long-time member of Cold Spring Country Club in Huntington, NY and founding M-member of Woodlands Country Club, M-Tamarac, FL. Recipient of the 2007 Silver M-Circle Community Leadership Award from the Jewish Federation of Broward County, where he was a member of the Genesis M-Society. Active supporter of and generous donor to United Jewish Appeal, Friends for Life, and B'nai B'rith International. He is M-survived by his three daughters, Deborah M. Kolb of Boston, MA; Judith A. Michaelson of Delaware, OH; and Sandra Josloff of M-Columbia, MD. Additionally he is survived by three grandchildren and five great-grand-M-children. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 10:30 AM at Star of David Funeral Chapel, 7701 Bailey Rd., North Lauderdale, FL, 954-722-9000. M-Donations in his memory may be made to Jewish Federation of Broward County.

Mihychuk Mihychuk, Sandra J., 63, of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away on April 20, 2008. A M-Cremation Service of the Palm Beaches.*

Mittelmark Mittelmark, Harold, 66, of Lake Worth FL, M-formerly of Freehold, NJ passed away on April 21, 2008. Harold leaves behind Myrna, his loving wife of 40 years; his mother Ruth (Lou) Weiss; 3 children, Michael (Karen), Mitchell (Priya) and Michelle (Paul) M-Savastano, 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Paulie and Joey; brother Allan (Margie); 2 family pets, Buddy and Rocky. Harold was an avid sports fan of the NY Yankees and NY Giants. He enjoyed boating and watching his wife play tennis. Graveside service will be held at Eternal Light on State Rd #7 in Boynton Beach at 12:15pm on Wednesday, April 23rd. The family will receive friends from 4pm -7pm on Wednesday, April 23rd. For info/directions, please contact Tillman Funeral Home at 561-965-4412. In lieu of flowers, M-donations can be made to the American Heart Association.

Nelson Nelson, June Tripp, 91, of Sunrise, FL, passed away on April 20, 2008. Star of David M-Cemetery and Funeral Home, North M-Lauderdale.*

Towles Towles, Clifford Henry, Jr., 83, Smyrna, GA, formerly of Hollywood, FL, died Friday, April 11, 2008. Born July 21, 1924 in Miami, FL, son of the late Clifford H. "Lefty" and Violet M-Albury Towles. He retired as an Asst. M-Principal at South Broward HS in 1987, M-former teacher and coach at McNicol Junior High, starting his professional career in M-education at Capon Bridge HS in WV in 1952. Active memberships included: MAHI Shrine Temple/Jesters Court in Miami, FL; M-Hollywood Shrine Club; Ambassador Corp; Clinton Lodge No. 86 in Romney, WV; with fondest memories as a "Road Runner" in support of the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Tampa, FL. Service in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Machinist's Mate 1st class - A proud Veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife Zada "Vi" Towles; daughter, Janet Hiler Bowman and husband, Barry, Roanoke, VA; a son, Alan Towles and wife, Terry, M-Smyrna, GA; four grandchildren, Alicia Hiler, Jonathan Hiler, Mackenzie Towles, and Grant Towles. A graveside service was held on April 16th at Rock Oak Cemetery in WV. M-Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, M-Processing Center, P.O. Box 1510, Ranson, WV 25438-4510

Walsh Walsh, Thomas Joseph, 88, September 15, 1919 - April 20, 2008, a retired Deputy Chief M-Inspector Nassau County Police Department, Long Island New York, passed away on M-Sunday. Thomas leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Dorothy; his surviving M-siblings, James and Elizabeth; children, Thomas (Marla), Brian (Carol), James, Kevin (Mindy), Mary (Rick); and thirteen M-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is now reunited with his son, Joseph, who went before him (Elizabeth). God saw you getting tired and weak, and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and M-whispered "Come With Me". A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. A million times we wished, a million times we cried. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 23, 2008 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, 7001 NW 4th Street or www.tmralph.com (954) 587-6888. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church with burial immediately following at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Warren Warren, Arnie, son of Ina and Arnold Warren, deceased, born in Fall River, MA September 27, 1934, passed away at his home in M-Wellington, FL on Saturday, April 19th. Mr. Warren was a graduate of Mount Hermon prep school in Massachusetts, attended Michigan State College, Boston University and graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in English and Speech. He toured the U.S. with a vocal instrumental group, the Coralairs, which recorded the popular Christmas song: Buona Natale. He composed songs, was a soloist, and played the drums and piano with that group. M-Returning to Miami, he established himself as the foremost morning radio personality during the 60M-s and 70M-s and was seen on M-local television with various programs. He was a part time Speech teacher at the M-University of Miami and taught TV production at Lindsey Hopkins Vocational School while working at his morning radio program. He began radio at KWAT. In 1965 he moved to WGBS, where the Arnie and Amos show M-became a South Florida favorite for over 13 years. He was a voice over talent and on camera presenter for local and national M-businesses. In 1985 he was hired by KMOX in St. Louis to host the morning show, which M-resulted in his being named one of M-AmericaM-s top interviewers. After retiring from radio, he created a Communications Skills course and conducted seminars on those skills plus behavioral styles for M-corporations across America and extended to the M-Pacific Rim. Arnie was a member of the National Speakers Association and served as President of the Florida Speakers Association. He narrated books for the M-Library of Congress for the sight impaired from the Insight For the Blind studios in Fort Lauderdale. He loved words, loved to affect people intellectually and emotionally with those words, and was rewarded when those words helped someone. He wrote The Great Connection, which is published in twelve languages; Find Your Passion and The Great Connection: sequel: Devon. His last M-presentation was The Story of Chautauqua. He is survived by the mother of his children, Joan Trout Warren; his wife, Kathleen S. M-Warren; and his two children: Christopher Hathaway Warren, ChristopherM-s wife M-Sydney and daughter Leslie Helen Warren. Extended family: children of wife Kathleen, Chrissie, Jack, Susan and granddaughter Taylor. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Insight for the Blind, insightftb.org, 954-522-5057. Services will be held on Thursday, 11:00 AM, April 24th at TM Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, 7001 NW 4th Street, Plantation, FL 33317 (954-587-6888). www.tmralph.com

Weinstein Weinstein, Alice, 85, a Navy Veteran of M-Delray Beach, FL passed away on April 21, 2008. Her beloved children Sandy Bronchick (Frank) and her son Marc Weinstein; her grandchildren, Judd (Stephanie) & Stacy M-Nieman and Melody & Josh Weinstein; and a great-grandson Nathaniel Weinstein survive Alice. Alice is also survived by her sister M-Estelle Brash and her brother-in-law and M-sisters-in-law, Seymour and Dellas M-Weinstein as well as many nieces and M-nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 1125 NW 137th Street, Miami, FL under the direction of Riverside-Gordon Memorial Chapel in M-Delray Beach. In lieu of flowers, M-contributions in Alice's memory may be made to Hadassah.

Wicks Wicks, Timothy Allen, 38, of Sebastian, FL, a beloved husband, brother, and son, died Thursday, April 17, 2008 at his home. He was born March 19, 1970 in Beloit, WI and moved to Vero Beach 2 years ago from Jensen Beach, FL. He was a graduate of the Broward County Fire Academy, a Paramedic, and a Life Guard for Martin County Rescue. His M-survivors include his wife Kristina Jo Wicks; mother Carol Black of Boca Raton, FL and M-father James Wicks of Universal City, TX; brothers, David Shawn Force of Universal City, TX, James Force of Boca Raton, FL and Josh Wicks of Boca Raton, FL; sister Tara Duncan of Lake City, MN; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephews. He will forever be greatly missed, and remembered by all who knew and loved him. We Love You Timmy!!

Yost Yost, Roger "Corky", 79, of Clermont, FL passed away on April 19, 2008. Born in M-Lebanon, PA on February 17, 1929 to Ray and Lizzie. Formerly of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Lebanon, PA, he is predeceased by wife, M-Yokiko. He is survived by brother Ray of M-Cocoa Beach, FL and sister Janet of Yuma, AZ. Survived by a son, Roger Jr. of Las Vegas, NV and daughters Elaine of Pembroke Pines, FL, and Lisa Sheeler of Woodland Hills, CA; 2 grandchildren, Roger III and Tracy; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A veteran of post WWII and M-Korean War as a member of the Army's 88th Infantry Division known as "The Blue Devils". An active member of the Disabled American Veterans and VFW, Elks, and many other M-organizations. Funeral Serviecs will be held on Saturday the 3rd of May at 12:30 PM at M-funeral home. Visitation will be from 11:30 til service time. Interment will be at Florida M-National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. An online obituary is available at www.beckerfamilyfuneral.com. Becker Family M-Funeral Home, 806 W, Minneola Av, M-Clermont, FL, (352) 394-7121, is serving the family.

Young Young, Sharon, 65, of Davie, FL, passed away on April 20, 2008. Star of David Cemetery and Funeral Home, North Lauderdale.*

IN MEMORIAMS

Belle Jean Adair April 22, 1930 - April 12, 2008 Happy Birthday from your loving husband John and all the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Your legacy of kindness and caring for all, will live on forever, as will our love for you. Wait for me at the gates and I will "hurry back". All our love forever!!